CCC Shoes & Bags – mobile commerce app for shoes & bags stores

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to build iOS and Android app for the shoes & bags stores which belong to CCC S.A. – the largest footwear retail company in Central Europe. We were

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responsible also for UX/ UI design of the app and project maintenance.

SOLUTION: We began with a 3-day Product Design Workshop that helped us to clarify the app idea and to create the crash-free, beautifully designed app which is consistent with our client’s brand and expectations. The app enables users to join the CCC Club, stay up to date with promotions & trends, order products online and pick them up in a store.

Both apps were launched successfully. We see Droids On Roids not only as a contractor of our order but also as a trustworthy partner who served us with their knowledge and skills. We appreciate their openness, flexibility, meticulousness, technical competence, and in particular, project management skills

HoneyBee – payday loan app

Personal finance app offering a quick way to get an advance on your next paycheck.

We were responsible for: App Design, Android App Development

CHALLENGE: Our challenge was to build an app that provides payday advances and emergency loans. Its goal is to help employees, regardless of credit history, access an extra week’s pay anytime to help manage unplanned expenses and

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build credit.

SOLUTION: We built the app offering two key financial health products – Extra Week’s Pay, and Early Pay. The programs allow employees to avoid the payday loan trap. What’s more, the user can securely link their bank account to the app.

in10 - an event app made in Flutter

An event app offering advanced RSVP and ETA tracking for simpler meeting up made in Flutter

We were responsible for: iOS Flutter App, Android Flutter App

CHALLENGE: Our mobile development team had to build an event application that combined typical event app features such as event creation and RSVP with ETA

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tracking and status updates. Its goal is to provide users with a practical tool for organizing meetings.

SOLUTION: We built an app offering sophisticated features such as sharing the approximate user ETAs 30 mins before the event starts. The app also makes it possible to quickly share status updates with the event organizers.

SOLUTION: After a three-day workshop with the client, we built native iOS & Android apps that, thanks to a clear design and a well-thought-out user experience, allow users to create an account, follow their favorite brands and quickly buy products at the lowest price.

Droids On Roids impressed us with their creative ideas and straightforward, proactive approach to development. We received the product we wanted and their work quality and experience are impressive. The design and UX are high-quality; the app is flawless and very stable– Maciej Dulski, Veepee, CEO

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to develop an app for a Wi-Fi Display (Android), an iOS app for managing it, and backend for supporting these

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products.

SOLUTION: In iOS app development, we decided to use highly efficient tools like Realm or Texture which covered the database notifications and UI respectively. When it comes to Display development – it doesn’t have a touchscreen – so the whole navigation we were developing had to match this device’s characteristic. We created our own custom architecture dedicated to Loop app. In backend development, we created a client direct upload flow using AWS services like S3, Lambda, and Elastic Transcoder.

We used Droids for our iOS app, our backend, and device Android software. They have amazing talent and great processes and when we needed more resources to hit a deadline they ramped up extremely quickly. Could not recommend them more.

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to create the Apple Watch App for managing remote OhMiBod self-pleasure massagers. We were responsible also

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for the app’s design. Our client is an award-winning innovator of technology-focused pleasure products.

SOLUTION: The app connects with OhMiBod gadgets via Bluetooth and includes Pulse functionality designed specifically for Apple Watch that uses a person’s heartbeat to drive the vibrations of OhMiBod devices. The app also includes rhythm and tap functions, as well as the “Club Vibe” mode using ambient sounds to regulate vibrations.

Live chat app for mobile customer service

Mobile LiveChat apps for chatting with people on your website anytime wherever you are. The game changer in online customer service.

We were responsible for: iOS & Android App Development

CHALLENGE: Creating iOS and Android apps based on provided designs. Their goal was to enable support agents chatting with website visitors in real-time using

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mobile.

SOLUTION: Agent- and customer-friendly mobile apps adapted also for tablets & iPads. We have been developing the next versions of LiveChat apps until our client created his internal development team. Nowadays LiveChat applications are one of the most popular products of this type in the world.

Droids on Roids’ communication with us was steady and reliable, while their code quality was clean on both Android and iOS platforms. They stayed up-to-date on different coding languages and the team was very organized

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to create mobile apps managing self-pleasure devices of OhMiBod. The challenges were also ensuring backward compatibility with the previous

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app’s version and user accounts’ migration. We were responsible also for UX/ UI design of the apps and project maintenance.

SOLUTION: We have created apps connecting remotely with the gadgets that allow users to create unlimited vibration patterns on the fly. The user interface is intuitive while the app’s design is simple & modern.

CHALLENGE: Culture Secrets Team asked us to improve their Web App and develop a Mobile App compatible with the

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website.

SOULUTION: We created the products that allow users to find the best cultural events in Paris and buy tickets for them. Why it is uniqe? Because the most of the events are confidential or private. The real art lovers can buy the best seats or join private meetings with artists behind the scenes.

Droids On Roids is a professional, long-term Partner who you can rely on. I am really satisfied with our cooperation – the team created products that we expected. Our apps are used by thousands of people in France, but not only

We were delivered high-quality products, matching our requirements and expectations. Direct and friendly atmosphere, during the course of our cooperation, visibly contributed to the reduction of the lead times. Droids On Roids are professional, efficient and proactive – we definitely recommend them as a reliable partner for your business

mBlue – street light control app

Developed for Rabbit company which is one of the biggest Polish producers of street lighting management systems.

We were responsible for: Android App Development, IoT

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to create an Android app connecting wirelessly with microBLUE – a modern and

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intelligent street lighting controller.

SOLUTION: The mBlue app connects with the controller via Bluetooth and gives users full control over the street lighting system. They can remotely change the controller’s operating parameters and reinstall software if necessary.

Droids On Roids team's knowledge, experience, and the quality of their work were impressive. The app they created works great and received positive feedback from our clients. It allows them to configure and manage controllers in an easy and fast way. The mBlue app was a breakthrough on Polish street lighting systems market because so far, most users have used traditional navigation desktops

let SWIFT – event app for iOS developers meetup

Event App for let Swift – one of the biggest cyclical iOS developers meetup in Poland.

We were responsible for: App Design, iOS App Development, Backend

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to create an app for iOS developers community gathered around let Swift meetup in Wroclaw. It’s one of the biggest cyclical iOS developers meetup in Poland and the biggest one in Lower

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Silesia.

SOLUTION: The app allows let Swift organizers to share information about events & speakers with the community. User can confirm his interest in a particular event, add a reminder about it, check out speakers bio & subjects of their speeches, or view event photo galleries.

TOAST – event app for Android developers meetup

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to create an app for Android developers community gathered around Toast meetup in Wroclaw. It’s the biggest cyclical Android developers meetup in Poland.

SOLUTION: The

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app allows Toast organizers to share information about events & speakers with the community. A user can confirm his interest in a particular event, add a reminder about it, check out speakers bio & subjects of their speeches, or view event photo galleries.

The app is modern and easy-to-use, offering a much more pleasant user experience than market competitors. Feedback from beta users has been quite positive. Droids on Roids was responsive, accountable and efficient

CHALLENGE: Our goal was to design & develop a companion app for the Yarra 3DX soundbar that runs on smartphones, iPhones, iPads, and Android tablets.

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We were happy to cooperate on this IoT project with Comhear which is an award-winning San Diego startup.

SOLUTION: The app we created allows users to manage, customize, and configure wirelessly Yarra 3DX soundbar, giving them complete control over the spatial distribution of the sound and mastering equalizer settings.

Many companies claim they do Agile development, but Droids on Roids is one of the few that I have experienced that does it truly effectively. Their team was responsive, deadlines were consistently hit, and they were quick to adapt to changing requirements. They even walked us through the process of getting our apps on both the Play Store and the App Store. And most importantly, the apps they developed for us just worked! I can’t recommend them highly enough

Droids On Roids led a product design workshop, during which they helped a bank come up with a unique way of teaching customers about their products through a mobile app treasury game.

The Reviewer

10,001+ Employees

Poland

Head of Treasury Corporate Sales, Polish Bank

Verified

the reviewer

Head of Treasury Corporate Sales, Polish Bank

Banking

10,001+ Employees

Poland

Phone Interview

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.5

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“They had fresh ideas and a good understanding of what we do.”

Jun 04, 2020

The Review

Feedback summary:

Of five different companies that the bank met with, Droids On Roids led the best workshop and proposed the most creative idea. They facilitated an effective, enjoyable process that provided internal stakeholders with the guidance they needed to move forward. The team had a wide range of knowledge.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of treasury for a large Polish bank.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We wanted to create a unique way for our customers to learn about the bank’s treasury product. We didn’t want to do a product presentation, since that is what everyone does; instead, we wanted to create a mobile app treasury game that our customers can play.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had a meeting and then a one-day session. Then, we had an intense two-day workshop with them on how to create our iOS game on mobile devices and tablets. There was a team from Droids On Roids and a team from my bank at the workshop. Altogether, the project was around four days.

Their idea was to gather 6–10 customers at our office and then host a 2-hour game, during which the customers can compete. It’s a simulation over four years. The customers act as the finance director and, every year, they need to make choices and buy products with the bank. It allows customers to get to know the products. It’s learning and having fun in one. The game had to be exciting, because it’s two hours long.

Droids On Roids had the best idea, but we chose another company to develop the app because my budget was too low to do it with them.

What is the team composition?

There was the owner Wojciech (CEO & President) and around five people who worked on the design, idea creation, and how the functionalities should work.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

We talked with five companies, and they were the best workshop we had. They were very well prepared. I just had the idea, and I needed some creative people to make it happen. I enjoyed the process because they had a lot of ideas and were very flexible. The idea that they created was the best.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in 2018. In 2019, we had the second session.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Of the workshops we did with five companies, Droids On Roids led the best one. They had fresh ideas and a good understanding of what we do. Their ideas were really helpful for me, and I knew what direction to take. They had really helpful, creative people.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They were young and very open. I enjoyed working with them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’ve done many projects, so their knowledge of how to do mobile apps is very wide. They knew what they were talking about. They were very friendly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their prices were pretty high. I was surprised by how prepared they were and how good their ideas were.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Other companies should ask them for some ideas. Their approach is to do a workshop with customers to understand. They jump deep into your needs. After a few hours, they can prepare the proposition for you. It’s a good approach that they have.

Droids On Roids provided product research and design services to a classified marketplace. They led a workshop to determine the goals and process of developing apps, and then they did UX/UI and graphic design.

The Reviewer

51-200 Employees

Poland

Tomasz Moroz

CEO, Sprzedajemy

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Sprzedajemy

Tomasz Moroz

IT Services

51-200 Employees

Poland

Phone Interview

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“You can rely on them – they have the experience and a proper team and structure in place.”

Jun 04, 2020

The Review

Feedback summary:

The apps function well and have garnered high ratings in the App Store. Droids On Roids delivered on their promises and helped the client achieve their goal. Their internationally experienced team and well-structured processes made for an effective engagement. The results created value for cost.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Sprzedajemy.pl, the second largest classified marketplace in Poland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We needed someone with top market knowledge and experience to help us with product design and research.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We asked Droids On Roids to work out the general strategy of how to develop our apps. They organized a workshop and asked a number of questions about our goals, what should be measured, what stood behind our logic to go mobile, and why we wanted to launch the app. They structured the process and organized a 3–4-day workshop that involved the whole team on our side.

After the workshop, we were able to define what our goal was and how to build the apps.
Then, we asked them to design our UX/UI and graphical design. By the end of the year, we finished the project. We moved the backend development to a more cost-effective company. We wanted to work with Droids On Roids, but they were fully booked and couldn’t give us a discount.

What is the team composition?

There were 5–6 people, including project managers, developers, account managers, and the CEO.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

They’re based in the same city as us. We got introduced and were impressed by their expertise. We knew they worked for international clients, which was very important for us. We’ve worked with local companies before, but we needed a company with better competency and international experience and knowledge.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €20,000 (approximately $22,700 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2018 until the end of that year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Due to the cheap rates we paid the new developer, the project took more than a year to complete, which was longer than we expected. However, the apps run so well. Our ratings are 4.8 and 4.9 in the App Store. Droid On Roids’ work was very good. The goal has been achieved. The number of downloads isn’t that high because we haven’t promoted the apps yet, and we’re still testing it. We collect feedback from our customers.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Droids On Roids had very well-structured processes. They were very organized, and they guided us through the whole logical process. They asked questions that you don’t usually think of. They instructed us in the right way.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re an honest team that does a good job. It was not like a sales pitch – it was extremely well-invested cash.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I’d have them improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend doing the workshops. You can rely on them – they have the experience and a proper team and structure in place. They deliver what they promise. You can leverage their experience.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

At the beginning, they seemed expensive. However, taking into account the service we received, the cost is a 5.

Droids on Roids supports the development of a cross-platform mobile application for a software startup. The team works to rebuild an iOS app developed with Swift using Flutter to create a hybrid platform.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

New York

CEO, Software Startup

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Software Startup

Technology

1-10 Employees

New York

Phone Interview

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.0

Schedule:

4.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"Droids on Roids made me a part of their team, which I really enjoy."

Apr 22, 2020

The Review

Feedback summary:

Droids on Roids provides valuable services and produces satisfactory deliverables. They are communicative and manage their responsibilities capably to streamline collaboration. The team is affable and integrates stakeholders into the development process, which supports an effective partnership.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and president of a small startup that builds software. We offer an app that’s based on timeliness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We built the native iOS version of our app with a different agency. While that agency started to build the first version, we heard about Google Flutter. We decided to build the Android version in Flutter, which is cross-platform. The first agency at the time didn’t have experience in Flutter, so we needed another partner.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids’s primary responsibility is to rebuild the app that we built in Swift. They're rebuilding what we already had to be cross-platform. Their team’s currently working on a difficult backend feature.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We found them through a Flutter network in New York. There’s a group that’s interested in the Flutter platform that meets once every two months.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent a bit over $200,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2019 and the work’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We monitor their work closely. Many features went well but there are certain pieces of the application that are complex and aren’t working yet. We’ve struggled with one piece of the application. Droids on Roids is experienced but there’s a backend piece that’s tricky for them to get working properly.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management’s excellent. Their team’s communicative and on top of their tasks. We have good communication with the project managers. We have regularly scheduled meetings, but I can also reach out to them at any time. From the project managers to the developers, they’ve been great to work with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I have direct access to the developers, which is nice. With a previous agency, the project managers directed the developers and I couldn’t communicate with them. Droids on Roids made me a part of their team, which I really enjoy. They allow us to work closely with their team including the developers and QA teammates.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could be more proactive when there’s a problem or an issue. We had to push them to deal with our current feature situation. The piece of functionality is critical for the app to work properly. They were aware of the issue but didn’t proactively find a way to address it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you want to be involved in the development process, they’re open to that. If that’s what you want, Droids on Roids will be a great partner. I’m confident that they could also manage a project in its entirety.

Droids On Roids developed an Android and iOS app. This involved app design, API set up, and QA services.

The Reviewer

51-200 Employees

Misrata, Libya

Ahmed Alkaloush

CTO, Lamah Information Technology

Verified

the reviewer

CTO, Lamah Information Technology

Ahmed Alkaloush

Information Technology

51-200 Employees

Misrata, Libya

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They are very efficient and punctual with deadlines."

Feb 04, 2020

The Review

Feedback summary:

The apps have successfully launched to the App Store and Google Play store. Droids On Roids have maintained a collaborative partnership marked by consistent communication. They are highly client-oriented and organized. Their knowledge-backed suggestions add value.

the review

Our company’s called Lamah Technologies. It’s one of Libya’s biggest companies that work on developing digital software to provide technical solutions to help local citizens get through their day to day lives and overcome arising challenges. With a dynamic ensemble of employees that are estimated to reach about 120 this year, we also provide personnel for other companies that are established for information technology industries. Our main projects include digital Applications that directly serve the public needs in our society. Makani App is one of our major projects that was designed to help people locate places within their region by means of a digital map that allocates specific postal codes to almost all locations. This is vital to our society as we’ve been deprived of such amenity for as long as anyone can remember. In addition to that, we’re in the process of developing another App called ‘Tam’, a multi service platform that also targets the public but does not exclude firms or large businesses. I hold the position of CTO in the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids?

We primarily worked with Droids On Roids to set up Makani Mobile and public API. We were fortunate to work with a full team of their very own developers and designers who worked diligently to meet our specific needs. They were very assistive with facilitating and arranging meetings, plans, and the provision of a sufficient variety of connections. We had the privilege of working with special iOS designers for Makani as well as Backend Developers and Q&A to ensure sustainabilty. Our first workshop with Droids On Roids took place in August, 2019. The official commencement of our project was in September of the same year, followed two months later by the App’s MVP launch on December 24 th . Our projected public launch is set for February 20 th , 2020.

Our company found Droids On Roids through Clutch. It gained our general interest through their high ratings and reviews which further encouraged us to pay their company a visit in person. Its location in Poland serves as an advantage for us as it makes transportation to and from there much easier and more efficient for our work. Their previous projects have gained our admiration, encouraging us to form a connection to develop our projects.

Describe the project in detail.

Makani is an Application that was developed to enable Libyan citizens to search and locate places in their own towns more accurately and efficiently. It is available for free installation on any iOS or Android devices, making it finger-tip accessible. The idea behind the App is one of its kind and unprecedented in Libya where postal codes barely exist. In order to be in line with the universal concept of addresses, our App provides individual/digital codes instead of geographically descriptive addresses. 2 We came up with this project to facilitate accessibility for people to easily get on with their daily lives. Finding shops, cafes, and other major facilities has never been easier by utilizing our App. They can be in contact not only domestically, but also internationally. That being said, the project does not exclude foreigners from having access to the App or making use of it. With businesses growing and thriving in many parts of the country, connectivity is of essence.

What was the team composition?

The characteristics that comprised our team were that of interdependent interactions. We worked mainly on public API, Android and iOS. Since we own the system that provides postal coding facility in the country, we are providing people with data that allows them to search for any point of interest. Added to that, we analyze data and present it on the App.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Their communicative collaboration among their team and with us on a personal level. Astounding organizational skills and scheduling abilities and resources. Highly specialized with project management tools. Time is highly of essence to them. They are very efficient and punctual with deadlines. Care for customers and impressive capacity of handling situations that might jeopardize their clients’ projects. This was evident when our project proposal was initially rejected twice by Apple under the claim that they didn’t approve of our reviews. Our issue was that Libya wasn’t technically recognized on their map version which led us to resort to a different service provider. Droids On Roids worked relentlessly to convince Apple that our project was original. They worked for hours on end to promote Makani to them – it’s worthy of mentioning that this coincided with their Christmas holidays, but regardless they continued with their efforts – which eventually paid off. Generously provided advice, suggestions, expertise in their field of work for the benefit of our project assuring that it would not only be executed, but also further developed and improved.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Our experience with them so far is outstanding, and we look forward to future collaborations. Work is currently underway on a different project.

5.0

Overall ScoreOur experience with it is beyond satisfaction. We are pleased with the outcomes of our collaboration and dedicated to do more in the long run

5.0Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

Meeting arrangements were constantly on schedule and well organized.

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

General costs are reasonable and well worth it.

5.0Quality

Service & deliverables

Work went so well, as opposed to our previous experiences with other companies.

Droids on Roids provided staff augmentation and consultancy services to a software development team. They helped to develop an MVP and add features to several online platforms.

The Reviewer

11-50 Employees

Poland

Michal Piórkowski

CEO, Visuality

Verified

the reviewer

CEO, Visuality

Michal Piórkowski

Software Development

11-50 Employees

Poland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They are passionate about what they do, and as their partner or client, your can really feel that."

Dec 17, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

Thanks to the efforts and expertise of Droids on Roids, all of the target projects were completed on time and with the highest level of quality. Their team utilized a highly organized scrum approach, demonstrating significant investment in their client's success throughout the project.

the review

Visuality is a business-driven full-stack software house from Poland, est. in 2007. The interdisciplinary team offers a variety of services. Throughout the years, we have created nearly 150 applications of different sizes, and for various industries. Reco-tech, food-tech, e-commerce, CRMs, HR, travel, hair & beauty, fin-tech, and more. I am the Founder and CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

Droids On Roids specialists have strengthened our team with their development skills. We were working with them in the “Extended team” model which means that we hired 4 experts from Droids On Roids to support us in web app development when our projects needed an additional boost from outside.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids On Roids was responsible for consultancy in the area of MVP workshop, and development of a few features for online platforms for food, healthcare, and social networking industry. In total, the Droids On roids team supported us for 4 months.

What is the team composition?

The team consisted of 3 web developers, and 1 certified Scrum Master. What’s important, the composition of the team has been flexible throughout the entirety of cooperation and varied depending on our needs.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Droids On Roids has been recommended to me by my business colleague.

How much have you invested with them?

About $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Currently, we don’t need outside support, but in case we will, Droids On Roids is the first company which we would choose.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We are delighted with the results of our cooperation. Droids On Roids specialists helped us to deliver the projects on time, on budget, and with focus on the highest quality. A few of the completed projects you can see in the portfolio on our website.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We are very satisfied with Droids On Roids project management skills, our cooperation was impressively organized. The well-defined Scrum process is one of their main strengths – it boosted transparency, efficiency, and smooth communication within the team. We had clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and regular meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

“Client-first” approach is their fundamental value. We see Droids On Roids as a trustworthy, and reliable partner. In particular, we appreciate their professionalism, attention to detail, and the fact that they are amazing team players – this approach allowed them to build an integrated and effective team together with our in-house employees. They are passionate about what they do, and as their partner or client, your can really feel that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Any advice for potential customers?

I highly recommend working with Droids On Roids. They have a pro-active approach and you will have the feeling, that your project is their project. They don’t hesitate to share ideas for the best possible outcomes.

Droids on Roids built a cross-platform mobile app to facilitate a smoother employee suggestion process. Working from wireframes, they coded and proofed the full solution and helped launch it.

The Reviewer

1001-10,000 Employees

Germany

Product Owner, Car Software Company

Verified

the reviewer

Product Owner, Car Software Company

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

1001-10,000 Employees

Germany

Phone Interview

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They were highly flexible and supportive, looking for the best solution on hand, and open to address any issue."

Oct 31, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

Internal stakeholders were pleased with the delivered solution. Droids on Roids demonstrated a deep commitment to the project, researching solutions extensively and leveraging their industry network. Customers can expect a personable, flexible team with a forward-thinking style.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a market leader in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. My position is a lean expert in operational excellence performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We were working on the digitalization of our internal improvement suggestion system, which is currently still paper-based. We hired Droids to develop a digital mockup or pilot.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids developed an Android and iOS application for us using React Native. It has a web panel for database administration, and it’s a rather simple app. It’s just an improved suggestion system, currently only in text form, with no photos or other media involved. It’s built on an internal cloud solution, but it’s separated from our internal IT infrastructure.

They built it from scratch using wireframes for the admin panel to save some design efforts. They didn’t provide any other services besides coding and proofing. Droids also supported us to launch the application internally, as we didn’t have too much experience with mobile apps.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We started the pilot program with a consultancy firm in Germany, since we’re German-speaking ourselves. We had UI workshops and first interviews with everyone to identify the root cause and pinpoints of the process itself, and how the tool itself should look. The consultancy sketched some first mockups based on this, and also created an app. We then eliminated the supplier because they were too expensive and the quality wasn’t sufficient.

We also had to adjust our backend on the second round. We were initially working with AWS, but our legal and IT cloud solutions departments decided to go completely with Microsoft Azure as a contractor for our company, as it was a bit more acceptable than Amazon.

We had to look for a new company, one that could pretty much change the backend from AWS to our Azure environment, and we decided on Droids through an internal evaluation system. They provided a very good price and a very good solution. They pretty much did the application completely anew. We first worked with native code, then decided to go with React Native to save some time, effort, and money in the long run.

How much have you invested with them?

The total so far has been a bit below €60,000 ($66,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Droids on Roids in May or June 2019, and the work is partly ongoing. We’ve received the first deliverables, and the app is working fine. We allocate a bit of budget once in a while to improve the application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We had a fixed-price contract with them initially. I am the product owner within the company, so I was constantly involved in the prioritization of backlog items. I’d say we’ve been successful.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They were highly flexible and supportive, looking for the best solution on hand, and open to address any issue. I enjoyed working with them and found our collaboration to be way better than our first provider. I’ve only had these two experiences in this industry so far, but Droids was certainly a big improvement over the first supplier. I had weekly meetings with the scrum master, and biweekly meetings with the key account manager, for 15–30 minutes to align everything.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re young, ambitious, and open and willing to learn. Even if they don’t already have a solution on hand, they’ll look into it and reach out within their network to find the answer you’re looking for. They don’t take work too seriously, so if something doesn’t go as planned, they realize that it’s just life. I like their modern mindset and approach to work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s really not much I can think of.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I recommend meeting them in person. That’s what I did, and it certainly improved the work overall, on a personal level. If we have a kickoff meeting with them, they’re welcoming and hospitable. Aside from that, backlog items need to be prioritized and described as well as possible.

5.0

Overall Score

4.5Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They were punctual, and we were very efficient by going through the results of the biweekly sprints.

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

I’ve seen the other offers, and I know how much we’re spending with them.

4.5Quality

Service & deliverables

95% or more of the work was met. There were some misunderstandings, but that’s understandable when not having the same native language.

the review

Aug 02, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

The apps were deployed and were met with 4.7-star ratings and over 500,000 downloads. Based on their success, Droids On Roids remains an ongoing development partner. Customers can expect an expert team that will lead a highly transparent and responsive collaboration.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the e-commerce campaigns and mobile app manager for CCC S.A. We’re a prominent foot retail and manufacturing company in Central Europe. We sell our projects in 22 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We needed an e-commerce app for iOS and Android devices to sell our shoe and bag products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids On Roids was responsible for designing and developing the iOS and Android app. They also provide maintenance.

We began our cooperation with a three-day product design workshop conducted by the Droids On Roids team. The workshop helped us immensely to clarify the app idea and to kick off the project smoothly. After that, Droids On Roids started their end of the work.

What is the team composition?

Our team consists of iOS developers, Android developers, a Scrum master, QA engineers, and a UI/UX designer. The size of the team has varied throughout the entire cooperation depending on our needs, ranging about 5–15.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Droids On Roids was recommended to me by my business colleague.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $600,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2018. The apps have launched, but our collaboration with Droids On Roids is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Both apps launched successfully. They’ve earned 4.7-star ratings on the App Store from more than 3,000 reviews and have over 500,000 downloads so far. Droids On Roids created two crash-free, beautifully-designed apps which reflect well on our brand and our expectations.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We started the project with a kick-off meeting where we set the rules for our cooperation and learned the tools used in the process. We know exactly how to use the tools that help us to monitor the budget and maximize the value Droids On Roids delivers.

Overall, we’ve enjoyed the communication with Droids On Roids. They provide us with a high level of transparency. We have direct contact with every team member either through Slack, email, Scrum meetings, and in face-to-face interactions in their office.

Thanks to our iterative approach that uses 1–2-week sprints, we can optimize value and introduce changes with great flexibility and manage risks. We have effectively developed a working product increment in every sprint. Thanks to Droids On Roids’ openness, we’re always up to date with the team’s progress and time spent on development.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Droids On Roids is more than a contractor—they’re a trustworthy partner with impressive knowledge and skills. We appreciate their openness, flexibility, meticulousness, and technical competence.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Any advice for potential customers?

If you are looking for a reliable partner who will build your application at the highest quality, Droids On Roids will be a perfect choice.

The team will provide you with a sense of transparency through ongoing and direct contact with the team members. At any given moment, we know what the team is working on and can access the current version of the app.

the review

I am the CEO of Art and Program, Inc., a boutique IT consultancy based in Tokyo, Japan. We are about 5 people and focus on creative software and hardware projects. We also make a product called synapseWear.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids?

We hired Droids On Roids to develop synapseWear's Android app. We developed the iOS app internally, but could not allocate the necessary resources for the Android app.

What were your goals for this project?

synapseWear is a wearable environmental sensor. We had several requests from users to download data from the sensor to their Android devices. The Android app needed to communicate with the device via BLE and both display and download environmental data.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Droids on Roids got in touch during the initial public launch of synapseWear. They were inquisitive but respectful of not over-pitching their services. When we realized we couldn't find time to make the Android app we reached out to them.

Describe the project in detail.

Because the iOS version was already completed they had a working version of what needed to be done. So there was no need to make wireframes, guidelines, etc. We basically needed an experience Android programmer who could also handle BLE device communication which they were able to provide.

What was the team composition?

We used Slack to communicate. There was a project manager to keep things focused and one engineer assigned the project. Both the manager and engineer were super communicative. The project only lasted a few months and so the composition did not change.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

After being unable to complete the app internally for half a year Droids on Roids completed it in 2 months. Nice to finally have it done!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I am based in Tokyo working with a team based in Poland. Despite that communication was stress free. We started things off with a few video chats, but after that everything was Slack based.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were on budget and on schedule. What more could you ask for?

Are there any areas for improvement?

There were a few bugs which needed to be addressed, but that is always the case.

Droids On Roids helped built a mobile app as a proof-of-concept for a management and concierge platform. Built for mobile and tablet devices, the app features IoT and AI technology.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

Los Angeles, California

William Erwin

Chief of Product, Dwell Identity

Verified

the reviewer

Chief of Product, Dwell Identity

William Erwin

Hospitality and Leisure

1-10 Employees

Los Angeles, California

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"Their flexibility, desire to listen, and suggestions to help further the goals of the company stood out."

Jul 16, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

The app is finished and ready for demos to secure clients. Droids On Roids' work and insights improved the final product by identifying challenges and proposing solutions throughout the project. Responsive, flexible, and transparent, the team led a smooth workflow.

the review

I am the Chief of Product of a AI-led for a mobile digital concierge and management system. We have are a small start-up with 4 members working internationally in Los Angeles, Cambridge, and London.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids?

We hired Droids and Roids to develop our proof-of-concept mobile app. While our team had deep technical expertise for back-end development and front-end product design, we contacted Droids to work with us developing our mobile application for both tablet and mobile.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to get to a marker ready product that could be deployed and tested with our initial clients in the field.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We we're recommended to reach out to polish development houses from a friend who applauded their speed and quality. After interviewing a few firms both in US and Poland, we decided to go with Droids.

Describe the project in detail.

The scope of the project was large, as we were developing a unique system spanning task management, IoT, and AI. Droids joined us in the early stages, as we were still developing and iterating on our product weekly. They were responsible for working with myself and our CTO to build something from the ground up, and work with us to identify challenges and opportunities as we built.

What was the team composition?

We had 3 engineerings and a project manager working daily with our team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Their work has put us in a great position for further fundraising, with a polished, working demo. Using their work we were able to secure our first client as well. Their insight and talent early on made the product better and saved us valuable time by making sure we were building the right product.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was great. Droids was very responsive and had suggestions through the process on how to keep a fast pace in development. They we're open, honest, and helpful every step of the way.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their flexibility, desire to listen, and suggestions to help further the goals of the company stood out.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only area is speed, but I can't imagine them working any faster than they did. If we had more resources as a company I'm sure that would have been different.

Droids On Roids designed and developed an application for iOS and Android. The app’s intuitive design allows users to verify their email and login to apply for a loan in a minimal number of clicks.

The Reviewer

11-50 Employees

San Francisco, California

Director, Financial Services Platform

Verified

the reviewer

Director, Financial Services Platform

Financial Services

11-50 Employees

San Francisco, California

Phone Interview

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“We were thrilled with the results.”

Jun 11, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

Droids On Roids delivered an organized discovery process and a product that meets the intended specifications. Their excellent forecasting and superior project management made working with them easy. They offered effective communication and transcended the scope to understand the processes fully.

the review

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of a financial services platform. We partner with companies to provide their employees with zero-interest loans, especially people with a troubled credit history or no credit.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

In our sales cycle, we communicate to the employees what their options are and show them that it’s easy to use. Previously, we only had a web platform where they signed up on our home page with their email verification and login. However, a lot of the demographics we are dealing with don’t have laptops or PCs; they are more mobile oriented. We needed to offer a mobile app to increase conversion within the workforce.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had a high-level idea of how our app should look. We wanted to keep it simple with as few clicks as possible to take out a loan. We wanted it to be intuitive and not too sophisticated. Droids On Roids helped us to develop the prototypes. We mapped out the user flow and created mock-ups, and then, they did the final wireframes and took it from there.

They designed the app for both iOS and Android, but currently, since the vast majority of our users have Android phones, we’re targeting only Android. iOS will come later.

What is the team composition?

We had one project manager, one Scrum master, one designer, two Android developers, and one QA engineer.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

We reached out to our LinkedIn network to see if anyone had recommendations for an affordable development team. A former colleague of my CTO worked with Droids On Roids and introduced us. They made it into the top three teams that we were considering. In the end, they were the best. Their portfolio looked good, and we felt strong compatibility with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $55,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December 2018, and we launched in April 2019. They maintain our app on a monthly basis, and they continue to improve our app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We were thrilled with the results. Their forecasting was incredibly accurate. They were great at estimating the workload and forecasting the hours and cost involved. There was dynamic communication. It was impressive.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

I can’t praise them enough when it comes to project management. It was excellent. Their scrum process is exceptionally well-thought-out. We have standing meetings, a refinement meeting, and a backlog planning meeting. They make my life easy. They’re direct with what they need from me as the product owner. The documentation is great. They provided us with Google Sheets to track progress.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I especially liked that they went a step beyond the scope and questioned some of our processes. Then, they suggested ways they could do it better.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’m delighted with the whole process. There’s some inflexibility when it comes to meetings due to the time difference. They have to be early in the morning or late at night. It’s nothing that can be changed, though.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be diligent when it comes to the backlog. Get granular with what product features you’re looking for and what the objectives are because it will allow them to better forecast. Stay committed to that roadmap and don’t change things last minute. Due to their rigid process, they’re not fond of changing things last minute.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

4.5Quality

Service & deliverables

There are tiny things that could have been improved during the early design process but the engineering is top-notch.